OXO Good Grips 8-Inch Chef's Knife

Very inexpensive and surprisingly sharp, the OXO Good Grips 8-Inch Chef's Knife is a decent bet if you're not looking to spend a lot. It has a rubberized handle and the blade is stamped out of a sheet of metal rather than forged. The back of the blade is very thin, making it tough to maneuver when doing fine mincing. While we didn't feel it gave precise control, we did find the blade performed well at a handful of tasks including cutting up chickens and chopping carrots. Just don't plan on doing all of your cutting with it.

Manufacturer's Warranty: Lifetime

Reviewed: May 2012

Price When Reviewed:
$12.99

Pros

Rubberized handle

Very good at cutting basil into thin ribbons, slicing carrots, and cutting up a whole chicken

Cons

Handle does not feel as secure as on some other knives

Back of blade is very thin which makes it uncomfortable to press down for tasks like mincing